The Golden Knights placed goaltender Laurent Brossoit on waivers Thursday. He hasn’t played an NHL game since March 15 after undergoing offseason hip surgery.
Ben Gotz
Golden Knights backup reporter
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Ben Gotz came to the Review-Journal in May 2016 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. He covers the Lights FC, high school sports and anything else sports-related that comes into town. He also hosts segments in the video studio on soccer and high school sports. Before coming to Las Vegas, he wrote about college hockey, college football and high school sports during stops at the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press and Minnesota Daily back home in Minnesota.
The Golden Knights won’t be on broadcast TV on Thursday as they seek to extend their winning streak to nine games.
Jack Eichel is the centerpiece of a Golden Knights team that leads the NHL with a 12-2 record, a year after being traded by the Buffalo Sabres and then having neck surgery.
Reilly Smith, playing in his 700th NHL game, scored in overtime as the Golden Knights defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday for their eighth straight win.
The Golden Knights aren’t winning games through the actions of one or two players. Their depth is one of the largest reasons they’ve won seven straight.
The Golden Knights’ fourth line of William Carrier, Nicolas Roy and Keegan Kolesar has been tremendous, so much so that coach Bruce Cassidy usually starts the three.
The Golden Knights won their seventh game in a row thanks to a strong performance from left wing Reilly Smith and their fourth line.
The Golden Knights have won six straight games — longer than any streak they had last season — and are tied for the most wins (10) and points (20) in the NHL.
Right wing Mark Stone had a goal and an assist in his return to Ottawa, and the Golden Knights defeated the Senators on Thursday for their sixth straight win.
Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore’s ability to score at three-on-three is incredible. His two game-winning goals against the Washington Capitals are proof.
Center Jack Eichel found defenseman Shea Theodore for the winning goal as the Golden Knights rallied from a third-period deficit for their fifth straight victory.
Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit is taking another step is his recovery from hip surgery by joining the Silver Knights on a conditioning loan.
The Golden Knights have been one of the NHL’s best teams through 10 games. Center Jack Eichel and his ability to win one-on-one are a huge reason why.
The Golden Knights received a special play from their No. 1 center in overtime to defeat the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday at T-Mobile Arena.
The Golden Knights are having fun and enjoying each other’s company so far this season. It’s not the only reason for their 7-2 start, but it doesn’t hurt.